NFL World Reacts To Justin Jefferson's Bold Personal Prediction

Justin Jefferson has been one of the most useful recipients since joining the NFL.

He was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft and has lived up to the hype and then some.

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Jefferson racked up 1,400 receiving yards in back-to-back seasons and 17 combined touchdowns in that span.

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He also already considers himself to be a top-five wide receiver.

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In fact, he put himself in the top three when he was asked to name the five best receivers in the NFL

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During a wide-ranging interview with Bleacher Report's Timothy Rapp.

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Hey, when you've put up that kind of production, you deserve to be in anyone's top five receiver list.

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Jefferson will likely be gunning for that top spot this coming season

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when he looks to try and get closer to racking up 2,000 yards for the first time.

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Justin Jefferson #18 of the Minnesota Vikings celebrates following a touchdown catch during their game against the Dallas Cowboys at U.S.

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